NEWPORT, Ore. – ODFW is holding two public meetings to discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish fishery and the nearshore fishery. Meetings will be held Sept. 10 in Port Orford with a virtual option and Sept. 12 in Tillamook.
Beginning in 2025, harvest of black rockfish is reduced for both commercial and recreational fisheries. The reduction, put into place by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service is a result of a 2023 black rockfish stock assessment.
ODFW fishery managers will explain the assessment, resulting harvest reductions, and get input on the best way to manage the fishery to the lower black rockfish harvest levels.
The agenda and presentation also include:
- Review of the 2024 fishery.
- Process and options for setting 2025 state regulations on bi-monthly vessel catch limits.
- Industry proposal to change permit lottery threshold.
- Input from industry and other interested parties.
Meetings are held 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: Port Orford + virtual option
Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon Str.
Virtual held using Microsoft Teams.
- To join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone click this link or type it into your web browser address bar: https://tinyurl.com/ODFWCNS2024
- To join from your phone, dial 1-503-446-4951, conference ID 379 914 397#
Sept. 12: Tillamook
ODFW North Coast Watershed District Office, 4907 Third St.
Those joining the Sept. 10 virtual meeting may need to download the free Teams app, and those who phone in may request an electronic copy of the meeting presentation in advance by calling 541-961-6924.
Visit our website for more information on commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries.
